Friday Foodie {Penne Pasta Bake}

Penne Pasta Bake

12 oz. penne pasta

1 lb. ground beef or sausage

1 cup chopped onion

1 15-oz. can Italian-style tomato sauce

1 14 1/2-oz can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs

1 6-oz. can Italian tomato paste with roasted garlic

3 cups shredded mozzerella cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook meat and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 minutes; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water.  Cook, stirring ocassionally, for 10 minutes.

3. Layer half pasta, half sauce and half of each cheese in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; repeat layers.  Cover with foil (non-stick if you have it) and bake in oven, 20 minutes.   Makes tons.